Annihilation Quote by Wilkie Collins
““The grandest mountain prospect that the eye can range over is appointed to annihilation. The smallest human interest that the pure heart can feel is appointed to immortality.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Moonstone, 1868
The vastness of nature and the depth of human feeling are both destined for destruction or eternity, respectively.
In simple terms: Nature is fleeting, human love endures.
Key Takeaway
Cherish inner love.
Themes
nature
eternity
human emotion
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- contemplation
- art appreciation
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
philosophy
existentialism
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance awe of nature with personal connections?
- What does immortality mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Human love can be fragile despite grand surroundings.
